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Chapter Eighteen

Author: doyeen_writes
last update publish date: 2025-09-12 17:32:05

Miley’s POV

“Jordan, move.”

My voice came out steadier than I felt. I clutched the door handle but he was still there, eyes dark, breathing uneven.

He took a step closer. “You don’t get it, do you?” His tone was low, almost rough. “You show up, you get under my skin, and then you parade around with Zach like it’s nothing—”

“I’m not parading anything!” I snapped, shoving at his chest. “I’m just trying to have a life here. I didn’t ask for you to notice me, Jordan.”

His jaw tightened. “Too l
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